#ITM 2024

2024-05-30

STOLL is looking forward to a successful ITM, 04-08 June 2024 in Istanbul

Machine innovations for the volume market, impulse for technical textiles, a brand new ADF with maximum flexibility, software solutions for the entire process chain and a new Trend Collection - STOLL at ITM 2024

Machines, software and inspiration for Turkish flat knitters

Turkey is a key market with great potential for STOLL. The flat knitting business unit of the KARL MAYER GROUP is therefore well prepared for the upcoming ITM, which will take place from 4 to 8 June 2024 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul.

In Hall 3, on Stand 303A, the flat knitting business unit of the KARL MAYER GROUP will be presenting four machine with maximum benefits for Turkish customers: Two representatives from the Economic range of the CMS series meet the special requirements of high-volume production of trend-driven articles under high cost pressure, a CMS 530 ki BcW E7.2 brings chic and variety to the production of technical textiles and a new, highly flexible ADF machine opens up completely new business prospects with almost unlimited production possibilities

The flat knitting industry also benefits from software tools for increasing the efficiency of the entire value chain, which are bundled in the revolutionary network solution knitelligence®. The PPS production planning tool and CREATE PLUS, a fully equipped, advanced programming system, will be presented at ITM.

The exhibition for the flat knitting industry will be rounded off with examples from STOLL's production repertoire. The textile innovation show has a special highlight in store for ITM guests: The new STOLL Trend Collection, which has just been completed, will be presented under the exciting heading "NOCTURNO".

Machines for different requirements

The CMS 503 ki E7.2 and the CMS 502 ki E3.5.2 offer excellent value for money, guarantee premium quality and produce items that are a sight to behold: For ITM, the reliable everyday machine CMS 503 ki produces a stylish poncho with a design that promises maximum comfort and at the same time attracts attention when worn on the street. An elegant ladies' handbag is produced on the CMS 502 ki.

The reliable, unpretentious and efficient CMS 530 ki BcW E7.2 shows that it sets standards not only in the fashion sector, but also in technical textiles. In Istanbul, the all-rounder machine produces a cover for a baby seat with fully fashion technology, i.e. completely in one piece. Sustainable and economical production generates no waste and opens up a wide range of design options. Various textured and color effects can be achieved by using different yarns and colors. STOLL's weave-in® technology provides even more design freedom with the possibility of creating weave-like effects in knitted fabrics.

The recently launched ADF 530-32 ki FLEX E7.2 tops the wide range of creative possibilities once again. The newcomer is uniquely profitable, flexible and versatile and uses a broad repertoire of STOLL technologies for its outstanding performance profile, including knit and wear® and Fully Fashion - topped by the brand new automatic adjustment of the needle beds -, plating, intarsia and weave-in®.

Digital support from the idea to the finished product

STOLL Software Solutions offer innovative software tools for more transparency, efficiency and economical pattern and knitting processes. Pattern programming, connectivity with machines and quick bugfixing are enabled by these software tools. The daily work becomes more comfortable, as well as the operation result of the knitter. CREATE PLUS and the STOLL PPS from the portfolio of diverse solutions will be presented in Istanbul.

CREATE PLUS powered by STOLL und KM.ON is the new dimension in flat knitting machinery programming. Combining a fully featured advanced programming system with an easy to learn user interface will greatly enhance the customer’s knitting capabilities. Realistic fabric view, intelligent tools and open interfaces embed CREATE PLUS perfectly into the upcoming digital workflows. The integration of a grading system, a full set of highly customizable modules and the ability to process the entire knitting order in few steps will significantly reduce the time to market. CREATE PLUS is offered in combination with M1pus.

STOLL PPS is a production planning tool which enables the customer to control, plan and optimize its production. Response times and on-time delivery are improved and lead times are reduced which is vital in nowadays fast-changing markets. The web-based solution with a modern and user-friendly interface can be operated from any browser, including mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones. Thus the STOLL PPS is available anywhere, anytime.

Inspired by nightlife

STOLL is presenting its latest trend collection NOCTURNO at ITM. The exciting creations were designed by the Fashion & Technology department in Reutlingen, who were inspired by the captivating facets of life at night. Intimate clothing is presented with elegant styles: outfits in dark night shades, made of shiny and transparent materials and unique mesh constructions, which have been implemented using innovative design and knitting technologies.

Driving WARP KNIT Inspiration

KARL MAYER sees performance fabrics and next-level textile solutions in particular as potential growth drivers for its customers, as a motor for business development and as real game changers for the entire textile industry. Innovation does not happen by chance. It is the result of close exchange with customers & brands, textile expertise and competence in textile machine engineering. This is why KARL MAYER is investing in progress and collaborative development and opening its TEXTILE INNOVATION CEN-TER (TIC) – a place to be for the entire textile world.

KARL MAYER (China) celebrates its 30th anniversary

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KARL MAYER at JEC: Multiaxial reinforced CFRP pultrusion profiles are picking up speed in the mobility sector

KARL MAYER Technical Textiles will be showcasing exciting new application potentials for multiaxial non-crimp fabrics in combination with the pultrusion process at the upcoming JEC in Hall 5, Booth C 46. The advancement of the tried-and-tested pultrusion process enables the cost-efficient production of complex CFRP multi-chamber profiles, which are used in the CETROVO high-speed metro. The world's first carbon-intensive lightweight rail vehicle of this type is designed for speeds of up to 140 km/h.

The Address of innovation and investment in textile technologies: ITM 2026

Sales for ITM 2026, one of the world’s most comprehensive and prestigious exhibitions in textile technologies, are continuing at full steam. The record number of exhibitors and visitors achieved at ITM 2024 once again proved the industry’s confidence and the commercial success of the exhibition; meanwhile, the strong interest shown in ITM 2026, to be held on 9-13 June 2026, has far exceeded expectations.

Fruitful discussions and an attention-grabbing innovation showcase

At this year's ITM, the KARL MAYER GROUP once again demonstrated that it is a reliable partner for its customers, especially in difficult times. At this year's trade fair, the majority of visitors came from Turkey. In particular, the number of trade visitors from North Africa and Central Asia was lower than usual. Nevertheless, the KARL MAYER GROUP trade fair team was able to report successes.

DIENES at Techtextil 2026: Flexible pilot lines for bio-based fiber development

The growing relevance of bio-based materials in technical textiles is accompanied by increasing demands for reproducibility, high-quality data, and scalable process routes. Especially when working with cellulose and its derivatives, chitosan, lignin-based approaches, or bio-based PAN as a carbon-fiber precursor, R&D teams face variable feedstock quality, tighter process windows, and the need for reliable comparability across trials. This calls for flexible, data-driven experimental setups that can be reconfigured efficiently when recipes, solvents, and raw-material batches change.

Gunold showcases embroidery product range and services at Texprocess

At Texprocess 2026, GUNOLD will present numerous hands-on examples related to embroidery in Hall 8, Booth E20. The focus is on creative embroidery designs as well as the extensive product range of threads, nonwovens, and accessories for embroidery and embellishment. “Trade visitors can once again look forward to many new and creative embroidery designs. Of course, we will also showcase the matching products required to bring these ideas to life,” announces Marketing Manager Stephan Gunold.

A Powerful Opening: Global thought leaders launch the International Cotton Conference Bremen

The International Cotton Conference Bremen will open on 25 March 2026 in the Parliament building of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen with a keynote session of exceptional calibre. Distinguished international experts will set the stage for the conference by offering incisive perspectives on the most pressing challenges and the defining trends shaping the future of the global cotton trade. Their insights will span a broad spectrum — from geopolitically driven disruptions affecting global supply chains to the opportunities emerging from innovation-led agriculture capable of supporting a growing world population. Together, these opening keynotes will frame the dialogue of the conference, highlighting both the complexity of today’s market environment and the pathways toward a resilient and forward-looking cotton sector.